STAFF & BOARD
STAFF & BOARD
With a wealth of knowledge about all things Classroom Central, Karen is your go-to for big-picture ideas on how you can get involved.
With a keen attention to detail and organizational superpowers, Jorden, is the behind-the-scenes magician, keeping everything running smoothly.
With over 10+ years at Classroom Central, Tee is super knowledgeable in everything surrounding our service to teachers & students. She can help educators with questions on eligibility.
Have a question about funding Classroom Central? Would you like to sponsor one of our events? Talk to Beth!
Chris is our Operations guru. He helps to make sure everything at Classroom Central is running smoothly. [email protected].
As a former teacher herself, Chelsea is working to engagement our teachers thoughtfully and making sure our impact is on target.
Darden engages corporations, community groups and faith communities to support Classroom Central’s mission through volunteering and programs like Kits for a Cause.
Emily handles all marketing and communications efforts to ensure the community and teachers know about us! Media Inquiries: Email [email protected].
Darrell is in charge or our warehouse of school supplies. Have a question on what can be donated or need to schedule a drop-off? Darrell is your guy!
With her knack for organization and a heart for giving, Abbie is our Development Coordinator and gift-processing guru. She’s the master of donor data, the detail-oriented gift tracker, and the friendly face behind the scenes ensuring every contribution is accounted for and appreciated.
Karen helps hardworking teachers get connected to Classroom Central to supply their classrooms. Questions about shopping at the Free Store? Just ask Karen!
Hallie is the mastermind and organizing queen for all of our special celebrations, fundraisers, and community events!
With his logistical mind and eye for efficiency, Jon is our Tetris wiz at material handling and replenishment, vehicle precision driver, inventory control mathlete, and warehouse organizing neat-freak.
If you’ve ever volunteered at Classroom Central, you know what a joy Risa is! Contact her for any info about volunteering.
Board of Directors 2023-2024
Josh McConaughey — Chair
JE Dunn Construction
Vanecia (V) Carr — Vice Chair
EAM, a Domtar Company
Angela Fumo — Secretary
Wells Fargo
Neely Rose — Treasurer
RSM
Stephanie Broaders
GE Aerospace
Paula Cook
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
James Chemplavil — Programs Committee Chair
Salus
Lenore Culpepper
Bank of America
Renee Golz — Ex Officio
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Cynthia Cruz
Compare Foods
Dr. Sharon Jones
thedot. Consulting
Marcus Kimbrough
Atrium Health
Paige Hamer
Harris Teeter
Anne McGovern — Marketing Committee Chair
Duke Energy
Corie Pauling
University of Michigan
Hunter Peak
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Tim Penrose
TIAA
Linda Reeves
Merrill Lynch B of A, Wealth Management
Palace Stepps
Sonoco Recycling
Chassity Wickware
Gallup
April Whitlock
Lending Tree